Don't quote me, but i think all liquor made from wheat or barley is vodka until it is put in a barrel then it becomes whiskey. I was at a distillery once and they made vodka from sugar, and it tasted like vodka. but legally they had to call it Rum. It confused people, but it made a fine Bloody Mary.
Shrub - a capital drink.
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They assign different identities based upon the base fermented material, while aging (or not) and in what they are aged accounts for the rest.
E.g. - All Bourbons/Scotches are whiskies, but not all whiskies are Bourbons/Scotches.
Bourbon - Bourbon sold in the United States must be produced in America from at least 51% corn and stored in a new container of charred oak. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey
Scotch - All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century.[2] Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky (formerly called "vatted malt" or "pure malt"), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky.[1][3] All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years.[1][3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_whisky
Vodka - A clear distilled alcoholic beverage originating from Poland and Russia, composed primarily of water and ethanol, but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, it is made by distilling the liquid from cereal grains or potatoes that have been fermented. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka
E.g. - All Bourbons/Scotches are whiskies, but not all whiskies are Bourbons/Scotches.
Bourbon - Bourbon sold in the United States must be produced in America from at least 51% corn and stored in a new container of charred oak. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey
Scotch - All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century.[2] Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky (formerly called "vatted malt" or "pure malt"), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky.[1][3] All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years.[1][3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_whisky
Vodka - A clear distilled alcoholic beverage originating from Poland and Russia, composed primarily of water and ethanol, but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, it is made by distilling the liquid from cereal grains or potatoes that have been fermented. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodka
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Yes - I like Scotch and Bourbon.
Haven't been a fan of Vodka since we did upside-down Kamikazes and shots of the same in tea-cup volumes...
You could still make Shrub with Vodka and I'm certain the results would be perfectly drinkable.
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Tequila is another story altogether...I have the same opinion of Tequilla, for exactly the same reasons.
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Haven't had Tequila in quite some time and don't miss it either.
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If I had to give up most of the good things in life, might as well make and drink good alcoholic beverages...
While touring Germany, I learned that the monks were allowed only one tankard of beer a day. Of course that tankard might hold 4 liters.
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Is this the final mix containing the sugar & water? If yes, taste it now - it will be tasty but gets better with aging. You may need to adjust the sugar or water to get where you want...
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That part is a little more harsh, but if you like Vodka, it will yield Orange Vodka that can be mixed with other things (if you choose).No, just fruit marinading in alcohol. Ever see an orange smile ?
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I wouldn't bother re-extracting the rinds. Just toss them and start with fresh - the essential oils are where the flavors are and much has already been extracted the first time through.
